Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist (Gilbert)

Position Summary

The Division of Psychiatry at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a full‑time inpatient pediatric psychiatrist to join the growing Behavioral Health Service Line. The role follows a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule and focuses on delivering high‑quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care
  • Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of admitted children and adolescents.
  • Collaborate with medical, therapy, and nursing teams to review patient histories and conduct diagnostic assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and family involvement.
  • Address co‑occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
  • Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute episodes.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with mental health therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.
  • Participate in case reviews and team meetings to ensure cohesive treatment planning.
  • Communicate with families to educate them on the child’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Offer guidance on how families can support recovery and well‑being.
• Training and Education
  • Provide mentorship or supervision to fellows, residents, and medical students.
  • Participate in continuing education to stay current on pediatric psychiatry advancements.
• Education & Licensure
  • Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
  • Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or eligibility to become certified).
  • Valid state medical license to practice psychiatry.

Position Duties

• Provide patient care services for which the physician is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
  • Direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
  • Subspecialty consultations and follow‑up.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
  • Urgent/emergent care as necessary.
• Strive to achieve the best patient and family‑centered care.
• Support the hospital’s patient satisfaction goals and the division’s specific targets.
• Adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
• Practice contemporary evidence‑based medicine or the latest experiences‑based medicine.

Divisional Responsibilities

• Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (individual, division, hospital).
• Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
  • Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
  • Conduct teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for trainees.
  • Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division.
  • Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division.
• Support the research endeavors of the division, including the initiatives by other members.
• Support programmatic growth of the division.
• Support satellite efforts of the division when appropriate.

Professionalism

• Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children’s employees, and customers with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Promote a safe, cooperative, and professional health care environment.
• Support Phoenix Children’s mission, vision, and values, including family‑centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.

Other Activities

• Support the Division Chief as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested.
• Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children’s, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/initiatives.
• Represent Phoenix Children’s in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner.
• Required physical and mental skills include communication by telephone, computer, or other devices; ability to perform after‑hours or night call responsibilities; regular scheduled work hours.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV to: David Blaha, Physician Talent Acquisition Partner.